Cheonjedan Altar on Taebaeksan Mountain (태백산 천제단)

Cheonjedan Altar on Taebaeksan Mountain (태백산 천제단)

Gangwon  · 168, Cheonjedan-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

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Address
168, Cheonjedan-gil, Taebaek-si, Gangwon-do

Overview

Cheonjedan Altar is a set of altars that were set up by people in the past to offer goods to the heavens. Old records such as the "Samguksagi (History of the Three Kingdoms)" state that the Silla kingdom organized rituals in Taebaeksan Mountain, as it was considered a sacred mountain.<br><br>

Cheonjedan Altar consists of three altars with the main Cheonwangdan Altar at the center; Janggundan Altar to the north; and Hadan Altar (Lower Altar) to the south. The altars were built by stackings stones to serve as a holy fortress. Cheonwangdan Altar is made of natural stones. It has an oval shape and measures 27.5 meters in circumference, 3 meters in x_height.

Location

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How to Get There

Info: • 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-550-2741

Best Time to Visit

South Korea has four distinct seasons. Spring (March–May) and autumn (September–November) are the most popular times to visit. Summer brings humidity and occasional typhoons, while winter is cold but great for ski resorts and festivals.

Frequently Asked Questions

• 1330 Travel Hotline: +82-2-1330(Korean, English, Japanese, Chinese) • For more info: +82-33-550-2741

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